This is the 5610th most frequent Polish word.
warkocz
Braid.
The word "warkocz" refers to a braid in this context, highlighting its use to describe a type of hairstyle.
Ona ma piękny warkocz.
She has a beautiful braid.
Here, "warkocz" is metaphorically used to describe the braided structure of a rope.
Warkocz warkocza wyglądał starannie spleciony.
The braid of the rope looked neatly braided.
In this context, "warkocz" is used metaphorically to describe the intertwining patterns of the river.